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YF56 UXW

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,640 mi
Last recorded224,640 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 UXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 224,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 224,523 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 200,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 115,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 115,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 106,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 99,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 159,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 87,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 74,155 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 29,336 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YF56 UXW is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 105,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF56 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF56 UXW registered?

YF56 UXW is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 UXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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